UndergraduatePart-time

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
Typically, two years (part-time)
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Biomedical Sciences
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

IBMS accredited BSc Honours articulation pathway for biomedical science sub-degree graduates.

Entry requirements

Additional Entry Requirements: Applicants must: 1. hold a Foundation Degree in Applied and Medical Sciences, Biomedical and Applied Science, Biomedical Studies, Healthcare Science (Biomedical Science), Human Biosciences, Medical Science or closely related subject OR 2. hold a BTEC HND or National Diploma/BSc (Ord) qualification in the life sciences from an institution of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, the Council of National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, the Higher Education Training and Awards Council, or from an institution of a country recognised as being of an equivalent standard in an approved qualification AND (c) typically be employed as a medical laboratory assistant, trainee biomedical scientist or equivalent in a hospital or research laboratory or have access to similar medical facilities AND (d) be able to fulfil requirements for laboratory practical sessions. If applicants work in, or have access to approved training laboratories in the NHS or equivalent their practical sessions can be carried out at their place of work. Otherwise, the required practical sessions must be carried out over 2-3 days on up to two occasions at the University laboratories in Coleraine. Applicants who do not have Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Human Physiology and Anatomy within their sub-degree studies must take the bridging Biology, Biochemistry and Physiology and Anatomy of the Human Body (Level 4) modules. Applicants who do not have Molecular Biology and Genetics within their sub-degree studies or have a Foundation Degree which only includes 100 credits at Level 5 must take the bridging Molecular Biology and Genetics (Level 5) module, which requires either attendance at practical sessions over 2 consecutive days at the University laboratories in Coleraine or completion of the specified practical sessions in their work place.

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

Most of our courses require a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent, with no band score under 5.5. We also accept IELTS Academic Online.

Fees

International students: £17,490

UK students: £9,535

Start dates

1 September 2026

Application deadline

Friday 7 August 2026

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Generally, for undergraduate courses for international applicants we require equivalent to A-Level CCC, for these courses the entry requirements will be one of the following: Option 1: High School-Based Entry: U.S. High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2 Standardised tests are not required unless the chosen course has a specific A-Level subject requirement). If a subject is required, it can be met by one of the following: Grade C or higher in a Grade 11 or 12 Honors course AP Exam score of 3 or higher College-level course in the subject with Grade C or higher Option 2: High School Diploma + Additional Qualifications: U.S. High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.8, plus one of the following: Two AP exams with scores of 3 or higher SAT score of 1100 or higher (minimum 550 in each section) ACT score of 25 or higher Three Grade 12 Honors or college-level courses (total of 3 credits) with Grade C or higher One year of study (30 credits) at a recognized U.S. university or community college with a GPA of 2.8 or higher Option 3: Associate Degree Entry: Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 Some courses will have GCSE subject specific requirements, for these we will require: GCSE Grade C -Pass in Grade 12 in the relevant subject at 60% or above GCSE Grade B - Pass in Grade 12 in the relevant subject at 70% or above Submit your official SAT or ACT scores to Ulster University: AP and SAT results can be sent Ulster via college code 7608 ACT results can be sent to Ulster via college code 3331

English language

For undergraduate courses, we will accept: Level 12 English Lang in HSD 60% or above. AP English language Grade C or above (as noted on high school transcript) AP English literature Grade 3 or above (as noted on official college board transcript) For postgraduate courses we will accept a USA degree to meet the EL requirement. We accept a wide range of alternative English language examinations and tests so please check the list of other accepted tests

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Scholarships at Ulster University

6 for this level
  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship
  • Choice Scholarships£1,500.00 (US$ 1,937)
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
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TuitionGBP 17,490
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 32,876

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